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Marcus Sasser Named The American Player of the Week
11/21/2022 1:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Senior guard averaged 18.3 points and 2.0 steals per game to lead Houston to 5-0 overall record
HOUSTON – Leading the University of Houston Men's Basketball program to three wins over seven days, senior guard Marcus Sasser was named the American Athletic Player of the Week for the fourth time in his award-winning career on Monday.
Sasser helped guide the Cougars to wins over Oral Roberts (83-45, Nov. 14) and Texas Southern (83-48, Nov. 16) at the Cougar Classic inside the Fertitta Center and capped the week with a 66-56 road win at rv/rv Oregon on Sunday night.
ABOUT MARCUS SASSER
In three starts last week, Sasser led the Cougars with 18.3 points, 29.3 minutes and 2.0 steals per game. The Dallas native also finished second among the Cougars with 2.3 assists per contest.
Sasser started his week with 19 points on 7-of-16 shooting with a pair of 3-pointers and grabbed a career-high seven rebounds with an assist, steal and block in home win over Oral Roberts.
Against Texas Southern, he led all players with 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the field and 8-of-10 shooting from the charity stripe. It was his second 20-point game of the season and the 13th of his career.
For his impressive performances, he was named the Cougar Classic Most Valuable Player.
Sasser followed that with a 16-point, three-steal performance in Sunday's road win at rv/rv Oregon, overcoming early first-half foul trouble to score 13 points in the final half.
This season, Sasser leads the Cougars with 16.6 points and 2.4 steals per game and ranks second on the team with 3.0 assists per contest.
UCF guard Taylor Hendricks was named The American Rookie of the Week while Brandon Johnson (East Carolina, forward), Kendric Davis (Memphis, guard), Damian Dunn (Temple, guard), Jalen Cook (Tulane, guard) and Sam Griffin (Tulsa, guard) were named to the Honor Roll.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
Fans may now purchase single-game tickets for the Cougars' regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center. Supplies are limited, and fans are encouraged to purchase soon before they run out.
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here any time.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
UP NEXT
• Sasser and the Cougars return to the friendly confines of the Fertitta Center to play host to Kent State at 1:30 p.m., Saturday.
• That game will be part of a busy day around the Houston Athletics complex as Cougar Football closes its regular-season schedule against Tulsa at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, inside TDECU Stadium.
• From there, Houston closes the month of November when it plays host to Norfolk State at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, inside the Fertitta Center. That game will air on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
Sasser helped guide the Cougars to wins over Oral Roberts (83-45, Nov. 14) and Texas Southern (83-48, Nov. 16) at the Cougar Classic inside the Fertitta Center and capped the week with a 66-56 road win at rv/rv Oregon on Sunday night.
ABOUT MARCUS SASSERIn three starts last week, Sasser led the Cougars with 18.3 points, 29.3 minutes and 2.0 steals per game. The Dallas native also finished second among the Cougars with 2.3 assists per contest.
Sasser started his week with 19 points on 7-of-16 shooting with a pair of 3-pointers and grabbed a career-high seven rebounds with an assist, steal and block in home win over Oral Roberts.
Against Texas Southern, he led all players with 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the field and 8-of-10 shooting from the charity stripe. It was his second 20-point game of the season and the 13th of his career.
For his impressive performances, he was named the Cougar Classic Most Valuable Player.
Sasser followed that with a 16-point, three-steal performance in Sunday's road win at rv/rv Oregon, overcoming early first-half foul trouble to score 13 points in the final half.
This season, Sasser leads the Cougars with 16.6 points and 2.4 steals per game and ranks second on the team with 3.0 assists per contest.
UCF guard Taylor Hendricks was named The American Rookie of the Week while Brandon Johnson (East Carolina, forward), Kendric Davis (Memphis, guard), Damian Dunn (Temple, guard), Jalen Cook (Tulane, guard) and Sam Griffin (Tulsa, guard) were named to the Honor Roll.
BUY 2022-23 TICKETS
Fans may now purchase single-game tickets for the Cougars' regular-season home games inside the Fertitta Center. Supplies are limited, and fans are encouraged to purchase soon before they run out.
To purchase single-game tickets, fans may call the Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours or click here any time.
For the third straight season, the Cougars sold out of their season tickets for home games inside the Fertitta Center.
Fans who were unable to purchase season tickets in 2022-23 are invited to join the team's 2023-24 Wait List as the Cougars prepare to enter the Big 12 Conference. To join the 2023-24 season tickets Wait List, fans can click here.
UP NEXT
• Sasser and the Cougars return to the friendly confines of the Fertitta Center to play host to Kent State at 1:30 p.m., Saturday.
• That game will be part of a busy day around the Houston Athletics complex as Cougar Football closes its regular-season schedule against Tulsa at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, inside TDECU Stadium.
• From there, Houston closes the month of November when it plays host to Norfolk State at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, inside the Fertitta Center. That game will air on ESPN+.
• All Houston Men's Basketball games can be heard on 950 AM KPRC.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference.
Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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